Calendar for July 2002
Helmets are required on all Cascade Bicycle Club rides. All the rides are classified according to pace and the type of services provided by the ride leader. In order to pick the rides that suit your skills and energy level, please view the pace guidelines and ride classifications.

Cascade Bicycle Club does not sponsor or endorse any non-bicycling activities that people may participate in while on these rides. You are responsible for your conduct and decisions while on a Cascade ride.

Cascade membership and activities are open to everyone able and willing to participate in a safe and cooperative manner and in support of the purposes of the club.

It is not the practice of the Cascade Bicycle Club to exclude anyone from a club activity as long as they behave in a safe and cooperative manner.

Monday, July 1st

MUMPS: Head Up North

A fun loop ride in south Snohomish County with a food stop enroute. Distance and pace may vary to suit weather conditions and group. Check with leaders if weather appears questionable. Park is located at 61st Ave NE & 175th St in Kenmore at the north end of Lake Washington.
Tuesday, July 2nd

TREATS: Kenmore to Snohomish

Beautiful rural ride out to Snohomish for lunch, then back.
Tuesday, July 2nd

Cycle Tuesdays

Lights required October thru April! Year-round training rides for one-day STP riders. Rides stress safety, fitness, and group riding skills. Fast paceline with some sprints from Renton to surrounding areas. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups.
Tuesday, July 2nd

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

Lights required! Northend-based training rides to prepare riders for STP and other rides. Large turnout splits into faster/slower groups. Usual post-ride meal/drinks at the Grillhouse.
Tuesday, July 2nd

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

This ride will be every Tuesday night during Daylight Saving Time. It's a fitness ride to be ridden hard and to push yourself - but not to be pushed! The pace will be moderate to brisk in the spring, progressing to strenuously brisk in the summer. The routes will vary. Two common routes will be to and around Magnolia through Myrtle Edwards Park, and to and around Mercer Island through the I-90 tunnel. Hamilton Viewpoint Park is on California Ave SW in the north Admiral District.
Tuesday, July 2nd

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

Rides designed to get you in shape for some of our longer tours. Rides begin with brief orientation on varous aspects of training and preparation needed to ride a successful STP, RSVP or other long ride. Riders are expected to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature or mechanical problems throw at them. Stanwood is approx. one hour north of Seattle on a good traffic day. NOTE: CALL RIDE LEADER TO CONFIRM RIDE.
Tuesday, July 2nd

Sweetcakes

Ride from Stanwood though the surrounding countryside. Go north on I-5, Exit #212, go west on Hwy 532 (approx. 5 miles), turn right at the 3rd light into the Viking Village. Drive is approx. 1 hour north of Seattle.
Tuesday, July 2nd

Eastside Tours

Join us for an evening ride as we explore the Eastside. Route varies each week.
Wednesday, July 3rd

Zip - Zip

A sane and circuitous ride through the city.
Wednesday, July 3rd

Alki Wednesday Night Series

Ride leaves promptly at 7:05pm. HEADLIGHTS AND HELMETS ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED! Anyone showing up without headlights will not be able to participate in our ride. Route varies every week. This is a great mid-week training ride for STP and RSVP. Ride pace will be moderate to high-brisk. Pace will be brisk if riders follow the rules of the road. Dinner stop at Pegasus Pizza after the ride.
Thursday, July 4th

Renton - Maple Valley

Take Exit #4 from I-405 then follow SR-169 toward Maple Valley about 3 miles to signal at SE 149th Ave. Turn left into park. Lunch stop. Rural ride.
Thursday, July 4th

Picnic Point

A nice little Independence Day jaunt to scenic Picnic Point Beach, south of Mukilteo. We'll ride at the higher end of moderate. There is a somewhat long climb out of the Point and a couple of short steep hills. Lunch after at the Beach Café in Edmonds. Take Exit 177 from I-5, go west on Hwy 104 (Edmonds Way), turn left at Dayton (the signal before the ferry toll booth), follow it around to the lot just past Anthony's Restaurant (where you can get anything you want, excepting Anthony).
Thursday, July 4th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride info for Cycle Tuesdays.
Thursday, July 4th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 7/2.
Friday, July 5th

FRUMPS: Do Upper Green Valley Loop

Join us as we cycle from Auburn to Black Diamond and Cumberland. We'll stop at the famous Black Diamond Bakery. Please no calls after 9pm. Take SR-18 east to Black Diamond exit, turn left at end of exit under SR-18. Park & Ride lot is on the left.
Saturday, July 6th

Cascade Training Series: 12-14mph

A tune up for STP. The Bothell Park & Ride is on the north side of SR-522 and can be reached by taking the 405 Bothell exit or Exit 177 from I-5 traveling east toward Lake Forest Park, then left on SR-522, bearing right at Bothell intersection.
Saturday, July 6th

Cascade Training Series: 14-16mph

See CTS: 12-14mph, July 6. Same route, just a faster pace.
Saturday, July 6th

Cascade Training Series: 16-18mph

See CTS: 12-14mph July 6. Same route, just faster pace.
Saturday, July 6th

Kids' Ride to Logboom Park

Kids, bring your parents for a bike ride! We'll ride north on B-GT to Tracy Owen Station near Kenmore. We'll play there for about 15 minutes and return to Matthews Beach. Questions? Please call before 8:00pm.
Sunday, July 7th

Let's Attend the Olympic Music Festival

Be at the Edmonds Dock at 8:15 for an 8:40 boat. We'll enjoy a scenic rural ride to hear the "music-in-the-barn" held on a farm near Quilcene. July 7 is an all-Mozart program, featuring a string quartet, quintet and a string piece with a clarinet. Barn seating is $22 in advance-$24 at the gate. Lawn seating is $12 in advance-$14 at the gate. Advance purchase recommended to assure a barn seat. Call 206/527-8839 for tickets. If it rains, I can arrange car pooling to festival. Bring money for ferry, food and admittance. NOTE: Check Ferry Schedule after June 15 for 8:40 boat--call me if it's not listed. Summer schedule will be in effect.
Sunday, July 7th

Two County Country Special

A scenic backroads loop with little traffic through parts of Lewis and Cowlitz counties. Starting in Adna we'll head south to Castle Rock for lunch. Take I-5 to Exit 77 (SR-6). Head west for 4.5 miles to Adna. Turn right on Bunker Creek Rd, then right on Diekman Rd to the park entrance. If weather looks uncertain call ride leader day before for confirmation.
Monday, July 8th

MUMPS: Head Up North

See MUMPS 7/1/02.
Tuesday, July 9th

TREATS: Marymoor/Carnation

NOTE 10AM START! A beautiful but hilly tour of the Issaquah Plateau down to Fall City, then into Carnation for lunch. Back via Ames Lake and Union Hill.
Tuesday, July 9th

Cycle Tuesdays

See Cycle Tuesdays, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 9th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 9th

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

See PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride 7/2.
Tuesday, July 9th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, 7/2. Please call leader to confirm.
Tuesday, July 9th

Sweetcakes

See Sweetcakes, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 9th

Eastside Tours

See Eastside Tours, 7/2.
Wednesday, July 10th

Sara's Southend Saunter: Renton to Black Diamond

A hill climbing extravaganza - bring granny gears! We'll work up an appetite for lunch in Black Diamond at 46 miles. There will be a few hills after lunch too. Be sure to park in the unrestricted time north lots and meet by the restrooms at Kidd Valley.
Wednesday, July 10th

Zip - Zip

A sane and circuitous ride through the city.
Wednesday, July 10th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See Alki Wednesday Night Series, 7/3.
Thursday, July 11th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride info for Cycle Tuesdays, 7/2.
Thursday, July 11th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 7/2.
Thursday, July 11th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, 7/2. Contact Ride Leader to confirm.
Thursday, July 11th

Gas Works Thursday Social

PLEASE NOTE: NO RIDE ON THE 4TH! Explore Seattle's backstreets at a comfortable pace with a sociable crowd. Every Thursday, a regular crowd of old friends and a curious crowd of new friends ride as far as the evening light permits, venturing places seldom seen via routes seldom taken. We don't go looking for a challenge (we'll never ride the Counterbalance), but neither do we avoid one (we've topped a hill or two and waited for the sightseers among us). Bring money for dinner afterward. Heavy rain means we eat early.
Friday, July 12th

FRUMPS: Monroe to Granite Falls

Lunch in Granite Falls. Take SR-522 to Monroe exit onto Main St., go right on Hwy 203, just before bridge turn left into Riverside Park.
Saturday, July 13th

Point No Point

We'll take the 10:10am ferry and do the Wood's Kingston-Point No Point ride in reverse. Lunch (bring or buy) on the beach at the Coast Guard Station at Point No Point.
Saturday, July 13th

Monroe/Lake Roesiger/Granite Falls

Ride north from Monroe through farm and forest country, with a lunch stop near the end. Riverside Park is on SR-203 south of Monroe.
Sunday, July 14th

Black Diamond

Ride starts on the Cedar Valley River Trail and continues on roads over rolling hills through lush farmland and river valleys. We will stop for lunch at the Black Diamond Bakery. From I-405 take Exit 4 (SR-169) onto the Maple Valley Hwy towards Enumclaw. Park is on the right just beyond the freeway. Meet in the parking lot nearest to the Community Center.
Sunday, July 14th

Gardens of Distinction II

For the bicycling gardener. We'll ride to Georgetown for their annual garden and art tour. Bring walking shoes and a lock for your bike. Optional church barbeque by donation or bring your own lunch.
Sunday, July 14th

Saints Storm the Bastille

Celebrate Bastille Day in style with Saints & Sinners. We won't end up at a pricey French restaurant, but we will stop for French pastries along the way. We'll have a fun afternoon ride for those who attend church in the morning (the saints) or are recovering from last night (the sinners). No need to identify your category. We ride at high-moderate to low-brisk pace. Stop afterwards for a bite and brew.
Monday, July 15th

MUMPS: Head Up North

See MUMPS 7/1/02.
Tuesday, July 16th

TREATS: Bremerton/Poulsbo/Bainbridge

We'll take the 10:20 ferry to Bremerton, then make our way to Poulsbo for lunch at their waterfront park--bring or buy. Return via Bainbridge Island to Seattle.
Tuesday, July 16th

Cycle Tuesdays

See Cycle Tuesdays, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 16th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 16th

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

See PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 16th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, 7/2. Contact ride leader to confirm.
Tuesday, July 16th

Sweetcakes

See Sweetcakes, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 16th

Eastside Tours

See Eastside Tours, 7/2.
Wednesday, July 17th

Zip - Zip

A sane and circuitous ride through the city.
Wednesday, July 17th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See Alki Wednesday Night Series, 7/3.
Thursday, July 18th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See ride info for Cycle Tuesdays, 7/2.
Thursday, July 18th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 7/2.
Thursday, July 18th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, 7/2. Contact ride leader to confirm.
Thursday, July 18th

Gas Works Thursday Social

See Gas Works Thursday Social, 7/11.
Friday, July 19th

FRUMPS: Cycle From Tukwila to Uwajimaya

Please join us as we again journey through Renton, north along Airport Way to the International District. We'll lunch at Uwajimaya, then cycle back to Ft. Dent. This is a leisurely/social pace ride. Nobody will be left behind! Those who want to go faster are welcome to join us--however they are on their own.
Saturday, July 20th

Ride to Taste of Soul and Back

Ride Trail from Marymoor Park to Gas Works Park. Enjoy "taste of soul" for 1 hour, ride back to Marymoor with group or on your own.
Saturday, July 20th

Southworth to Port Orchard

Meet at 9:45 for the 10:15 ferry. Join us for this popular ride along the shore to Port Orchard. Lunch (bring or buy) in Port Orchard.
Saturday, July 20th

New to CBC? Let's Go Ride

This is a fun ride for new or not so new riders. All members and non-members are welcome to join. Pace is usually somewhere between leisurely and social. Route and distance depends on group. Lunch stop. Call leaders for information.
Sunday, July 21st

Let's Attend the Olympic Music Festival

See July 7 listing for details. July 21 features piano and string trios and a quintet respectively by Hummel, Beethoven and Dohnanyi.
Sunday, July 21st

Monroe/Snohomish

Park is on Lewis St, south of downtown on SR-203 just north of Skykomish River. Rural ride. Lunch stop.
Monday, July 22nd

MUMPS: Head Up North

See MUMPS, 7/1.
Tuesday, July 23rd

TREATS: Tour NW Eastside

We'll ride to Redmond, then take the new 520 Trail (hill!) to Kirkland for a picnic lunch on the lake - bring or buy. We'll then head north over another hill to Kenmore and return to Woodinville. Take I-405 north to SR-522, east to Woodinville exit (SR-202), right on 131st, cross 175th at light. Park is on the right.
Tuesday, July 23rd

Cycle Tuesdays

See Cycle Tuesdays, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 23rd

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 23rd

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

See PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 23rd

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, 7/2. Contact ride leader to confirm.
Tuesday, July 23rd

Sweetcakes

See Sweetcakes, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 23rd

Eastside Tours

See Eastside Tours, 7/2.
Wednesday, July 24th

Zip - Zip

A sane and circuitous ride through the city.
Wednesday, July 24th

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See Alki Wednesday Night Series, 7/3.
Thursday, July 25th

More "Cycle Tuesdays"

See Cycle Tuesdays, 7/2.
Thursday, July 25th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 7/2.
Thursday, July 25th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, 7/2. Contact ride leader to confirm ride.
Thursday, July 25th

Gas Works Thursday Social

See Gas Works Thursday Social, 7/11.
Friday, July 26th

FRUMPS: Cycle From Landsburg to Enumclaw and Back

We'll eat at Charlie's in Enumclaw. Drive east on I-90, take Exit 17 in Issaquah, go east on Issaquah-Hobart Rd, under SR18--see lot on the right before crossing the Cedar River.
Saturday, July 27th

Camano Island Multi-sport Adventure

Contact ride leaders by 7/19 if you would like to join us for the whole weekend of camping, cycling and canoeing/kyaking. Camping option is open to 8 on a first-come first-served basis. Be sure to allow 1 1/2 hours for the drive from Seattle to Camano Island.
Saturday, July 27th

Bagbalm Not Included/A RAW Training Series: The Crystal Mountain Hill Climb

Are you RAW material? You will be after this ride!! Whether you're participating in Ride Around Washington or not, come join in as we ride through some beautiful mountains and climb a few big hills up to the base area of the Crystal Mountain ski resort. Yes, be prepared to climb and also to descend. Most of the route is rolling terrain going up the upper White River valley with a couple of long hills including the ski resort access road, the Crystal Mountain Hill Climb. This is an out and back ride; so, once we've climbed up, we get to come back down. There will be a possible lunch stop in Greenwater on the descent. From I-405 in Renton, take the Maple Valley-Enumclaw Hwy 169 exit and go east on Hwy 169 all the way to Enumclaw (about 20 miles). Turn left on Griffin Ave, then right on Railroad St (before the hotel on the right) following the signs for Public Parking a block or two off Griffin - park in the lot on the right.
Saturday, July 27th

Fall City/North Bend

Rural ride. Lunch stop.
Sunday, July 28th

Blue Ridge and Back

Views/flowers from Ravenna to rhodies of Blue Ridge, Olympic Views, Golden Gardens, the Locks, on return with optional Magnolia loop. Hills great for triathlon training!
Sunday, July 28th

Sno-Mon Loop

Please join us for a joint ride with the Evergreen Tandem Club on a scenic rural route through Maltby, Snohomish, and Monroe. We'll stop at the Snohomish Pie Company, so bring money for goodies and also bring your own food. Post-ride brew and eats at Redhook Brewery's Forecasters Pub. From 405 take eastbound Exit #23 (522 toward Monroe and Wenatchee) to the Woodinville exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and go to NE 175th St. Turn right again then turn left at the stop sign onto 202. Cross the river and take the next left into the Northshore Sports Complex parking lot.
Sunday, July 28th

Saints & Sinners

A fun afternoon ride for those who attend church in the morning (the saints) or are recovering from last night (the sinners). No need to identify your category. We ride at high-moderate to low-brisk pace. Stop afterwards for a bite and brew.
Monday, July 29th

MUMPS: Head Up North

See MUMPS 7/1.
Tuesday, July 30th

TREATS: Two Points and a Levee

NOTE 10AM START! Green River/Interurban Trails to Auburn, then up Peasley Canyon Rd and around Steel Lake to Dash Point Rd. Past Brown's Point we'll drop down to Fife, then onto the Puyallup River Levee Rd and into Sumner for lunch. Back via Interurban/ Green River Trails. From Hwy 167, exit at 84th and N Central, go left (south) onto N Central then right (west) onto James St. Follow James until it turns left (south) and becomes Russell Rd. Turn left into parking lot and meet by the restrooms. From I-5 take the Kent-Des Moines exit and go east on Kent-Des Moines Rd down the hill to Kent, then left at light on Meeker St. Cross river, turn left on Russell Rd then right into parking lot by the restrooms.
Tuesday, July 30th

Cycle Tuesdays

See Cycle Tuesdays, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 30th

PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride

See PDST Admiral Tuesday Night Ride, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 30th

STP Training Series Rain or Shine Northend Edition

See STP Training Series Rain or Shine, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 30th

STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep

See STP/RSVP/Long Rides Prep, 7/2. Contact ride leader to confirm ride.
Tuesday, July 30th

Sweetcakes

See Sweetcakes, 7/2.
Tuesday, July 30th

Eastside Tours

See Eastside Tours, 7/2.
Wednesday, July 31st

Zip - Zip

A sane and circuitous ride through the city.
Wednesday, July 31st

Alki Wednesday Night Series

See Alki Wednesday Night Series, 7/3.